Window-blind



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v J. B. HARTMAN.

WINDOW BLIND.

Patented Nov. 15, 1887.

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JACOB B. HARTMAN, OF \VOOSTER, OHIO.

WINDOW-BLIND.

' jSPECIPICATI ON forming part of Letters Patent No. 373,067, datedNovember 15, 1887.

Serial No. 155,268. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, JAooB B. HARTMAN, a citizen of the United States,residing at WVooster, in the county of Wayne and State of Ohio, haveinvented a new and useful Window-Blind, of which the following is .aspecification.

My invention relates to improvements in inside wind ow-blinds whichslide up and down along guiding-grooves in or upon the jambs of awindowinside of the sashes; and it consists, first, of the novel arrangementof the several panels within the sliding section-frames; second, of thenovel construction of a series of blindslats constituting the whole-orpart of a panel formed of one piece and shaped on one or. both sides toimitate independent blindslats; third, ofthe novel construction ofhinged panel frames or divisions within the sliding it stitut'e for anyone of the several blind-sections.

frame of any section of such blinds; fourth, of the combination, withsuch series of sliding adapted to operate as an independent slidingsection either in connection with or as a sub- My invention isillustrated by the accompanying drawings, in which- Figure 1 is afront-view of a portion of my improved blinds, showing one of thegrooved jambs and three of the series of blind-sections and also thewindowscr'eenin position. Fig. 2 is a vertical longitudinal section ofthe same on line at :0. Figs. 1 and 2 further show my improved hingedpanels or divisions with-in the frame of a section of the blinds. Fig. 3shows my improved method of constructing stationary blind-slats. Figs.4c and 5 illustrate detached blind-sections having my novel combinationof panels within the section-fram e, hereinafter described.

Referring to the drawings, a are the jambs of an ordinary window-frame,provided with a series of vertical grooves, 12, to receive and guide theseveral blind-sections.

A B D E G represent a series of sliding blind-sections such as I use.They are each provided with a similar sliding frame having muntins b,according to the number of panels or divisions required, within theframe, and may be interehangeabl y used in'any of the se: ries ofguiding-grooves v or in any part of the window-frame.

A represents a sectionframe having muntins b and provided with solidwood panels P throughout; and this I do not claim.

B illustrates a section-frame having muntins b and rolling slats a,pivoted in the mun tins and frame in the usual way. Vithin this frameare also shown my independent panelframes 0, which are hinged upon themuntins b and swing within the frame.

The frames and muntins of the several sections being alike, it isapparent such hinged panel-frames may be used with any one or all ofthem. It is also apparent that such panels may be used in combinationwith any one or more of the several kinds of panels employed in theblinds. The panel or space within such hinged panel'frame may be filledwith slats, as shown at a, or with glass or panels of any other materialor form desired. I am aware that inside blinds hung on hinges are notnew, and I do not claim such, broadly.

My improvement consists in hinging one or more independent panel-frames,0, having suitable panels, as aforesaid, upon a sliding blindsection,instead of hinging the same upon the window-frame, as heretofore.

'D illustrates a sliding blind-section frame provided with muntins b,inwhich solid panels 1?,of wood, glass, or the like, and stationaryslatpanels B are combined. The inner edges of the muntins and frame aregrooved to receive and secure the adjacent edges of the panels 1? andIt, respectively, the edges of the panels being fitted to enter thegrooves of the muntins and frame,preferably as shown, Fig. 2. The numberand arrangement of the several panels within the frame may of course beI varied- Eillustratesaslidingsection-frame,in which rolling-slat panelsa and solid panels of wood or other suitable material are combined. Thisframe is also provided with muntins b,according to the number of panelsrequired. The inner edges of the muntins and frame are grooved toreceive and secure the adjacent edges of the solid panels, or bored, asthe case may require, to receive the pivoted ends of the series ofrolling slats, in the usual way. The number and arrangement of theseseveral panels within the frame may of according to taste.

course be varied I am aware thatinside blinds having part of the panelsclosed and part of rolling slats have been heretofore used in connectionwith frames hinged upon the window-jambs; also, that such constructionhas been used in laterally-sliding inside blinds; and I do not claimsuch, broadly. My invention as to this consists in the construction of avertically-sliding frame, E, provided with one or more mu nt-ius forminga solid frame across the window, the muntins and frame fitted to receiveand secure one or more panels of rolling slats and one or more solidpanels. Heretofore in such blinds rolling slats could only be used in asectionframe tilled entirely with such panels, the frame and muntinsbeing specially adapted thereto and not adapted to a combination ofboth. My invention combines such panels in the common vertically-slidingframe, thereby adding diversity and beauty to the series.

G illustrates aslidingsection-frame in which one or more panels ofstationary slats, It, and one or more panels of rolling slats, a, arecombined. This frame is, in like manner with the rest of the series,provided with muntins 1) corresponding with the number of panelsrequired. The edges of the muntins and frame adjacent to thestationary-slat panels are grooved to receive the end tenons of theslats and the upper and lower ends of the panel, and the edges of theframe and muntins are bored to receive the pivoted ends of the rollingslats for such panels in the usual way. The number and arrangement ofthese panels within the common frame may,inlike manner with the othersections, be varied at pleasure.

Thus it will be seen that, the frames and muntins of the severalsections being alike,the different formsof panels may be readilycombined within any of the section-frames and the several sections beinterchangeably used or removed at pleasure, thereby giving to theseries of sliding sections a pleasing variety without increasing cost ofmanufacture.

Vhen the frames of any of the sections are thicker than the width of theguiding-grooves o, the vertical edges of the same may be rabbeted so asto provide a tongue, L, of the de sired thickness to slide in thegrooves.

R It, Fig. 3, show my improved stationary slats. Heretofore such slatshave been constructed singly. My improvement consistsin making two ormore slats, or an entire panel if desired, of a single piece shaped toimitate detached blindslats. This I accomplish by cutting a series ofparallel grooves, o, in the surface of the board or panel, so as to giveit the appearance of a series of independent slats. The lateral ends ofsuch series of stats may be provided with a suitable tongue, y, fittedto enter the corresponding grooves in the muntins and frame of thesection. Vhere two of such series of slats are united in a panel, thelongitudinal edge of one series may be provided with a longitudinalfurrow, 0, to receive the longitudinal edge a of the next adjacentseries, as in the case of single slats heretofore. Such slats may be setin the frame at any anglethat is, horizontally, diagonally, orverticallyas may be preferred.

In combination with such series of sliding blinds I usea sliding screen,F, stretched upon a frame, C, similar in form to the blind-sectionframes, and, like them, adapted to slide in any of the series ofguiding-grooves 0, either in connection with or as a substitute for anyone of the series of blind-sections. It is supported in any desiredposition in the guidinggrooves 12 by friction-springs s, the same as theseveral blind-sections, and, like them, may be readily interchanged orremoved from the windowframe.

I am aware that the use of a screen in connection with inside blinds isnot new, and I do not claim such, broadly. My invention consists in theconstruction and use of a window -screen provided with a screen -frameadapted to slide in any of the series ofgrooves '2; independently of theseveral blind-sections, having supporting-springs so as to be usedeither in addition to or as a substitute for any one of the series ofblind-sections without the use of clamps or other fastenings, asheretofore used, to secure it to the blind-frame.

I am aware that detachable screen-frames have been before used inconnection with a sliding blind for car-windows,and also in connectionwith blinds hinged upon the windowjambs. My invention relates to averticallysliding screen-frame in combination with a series ofvertically sliding inside blinds. Heretofore such screen-frames havebeen secured in vertical grooves in the parting-strips and have beenheld in an elevated position by means of clamps to secure the frame totlie blind-frame. My improvement consists in providing a screen-framesimilar'to the section-frames of the series, constructed to slidevertically along any of the series of grooves which secure the severalsection-frames and entirely independent of the several blind-sections,so the screen may be placed at will in any part of the window-frame andbe there supported by friction-springs without the use of clamps, thesame as the several blind-sections are secured in the window-frame.

Having thus fully described my invention, what I claim is 1. In awimlow-blind formed of several sections of sliding blinds, ablind-section constructed with a sliding frame, D, having one or moremuntins, I), in combination with one or more solid panels, I, and one ormore panels of stationary slats, It, the panels and slats secured ingrooves in the adjacent edges of the niuutins and frame, substantiallyas set forth.

2. In a sliding blind-section constructed with a sliding frame, G,having one or more muntins, I), the combination of one or more panels ofstationary slats, It, and one or more panels of rolling slats, a, thestationary slats secured in grooves and the rolling slats se- IOO panelswithin the same, and fitted to swing within the sliding frame uponhinges attached to the muntins or frame, substantially as set forth.

4. In a window-blind, a series of blind-slats, constituting a whole orpart of a panel formed of a single piece shaped to imitate detachableblind-slats, substantially as set forth.

5. In awindow-blind, a series of blind-slats, R, formed of a singlepiece shaped on one or both sides to imitate independent blind-slats,and provided with vertical end tenons y, and

having overlapping longitudinal edges, sub- 20 stantially as set forth.

WVitness my hand.

J AGOB B. HARTMAN. W'itnesses:

B. J. J ONES, LUCAS FLATTERY.

